TECH LAB AT THE NEENAH-MENASHA YMCA IS OPEN!
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Are you ready to level up your gaming experience? The YMCA of the Fox Cities is thrilled to unveil our state-of-the-art Tech Lab! Immerse yourself in the world of gaming with our cutting-edge facility featuring 20 stations with top-of-the-line gaming computers! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your gaming journey, our Tech Lab has something for everyone. Leagues, tournaments and Esports open-play. Game on!
Tech Lab Esports Open Play Hours:
- Mondays: 3:00-7:00 PM
- Tuesdays: 3:00-7:00 PM
- Wednesdays: 3:00-7:00 PM
- Thursdays: 3:00-7:00 PM
- Fridays: 3:00-7:00 PM
- Saturdays: 9:00 AM-NOON
Tech Lab Esports Open Play hours are an add-on to your YMCA of the Fox Cities membership. Prices are per month for Y members and grant unlimited access based on availability.
- Individual - $8/month
- Family (2 or more people) - $15/month
LEAGUES
Fortnite League - Youth (PC)
Open to everyone ages 8-12. Mondays from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Join us for our Fortnite League hosted in the Neenah-Menasha YMCA Tech Lab. This league will allow participants to put their skills to the test in a session-long competition against other players in our program. We will be providing mouse/keyboards & Xbox controllers for all participants. Players can bring their own controller if they wish but it is not required.
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Rocket League Series
Open to everyone ages 8-18. Tuesdays from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Have you ever wondered, "What is this game?" or "Should my child be playing that?" Come learn what Esports is all about and try out some different games with your child! With guidance from our Esports Specialist, you will learn how to play different games and basic strategies. Parents should register themselves and put their child's name in the registration information. Youth ages 8 and up.
Let's Play! Esports (PC)
Open to everyone ages 8-18. Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Join us in the Neenah-Menasha YMCA Tech Lab for a fun evening of gaming with friends! Each night participants can play any game from the full library that we offer in the lab. We will also host mini-tournaments and other small challenges throughout the session. We will be providing mouse/keyboards & Xbox controllers for all participants. Players bring their own controller if they wish but it is not required.
Fortnite League (PC)
Open to everyone ages 8-18. Thursdays from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Join us for our Fortnite League hosted in the Neenah-Menasha YMCA Tech Lab. This league will allow participants to put their skills to the test in a session-long competition against other players in our program. We will be providing mouse/keyboards & Xbox controllers for all participants. Players can bring their own controller if they wish but it is not required.
REGISTER TODAY >>
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate League (Nintendo)
Open to everyone ages 8-18. Fridays from 5:00-7:00 PM.
The Super Smash Bros league is hosted in the Neenah-Menasha YMCA Tech Lab. This league will allow participants to put their skills to the test in a session-long competition against other players in our program.
Participants must bring their own Nintendo Switch, a copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, their charger, and joycons/controller.
TOURNAMENTS
Duos Fortnite Tournament
June 1 • NOON-3:00 PM
Ages 8-18
Grab a friend and come compete in our Fortnite tournament! Participants will be scored based on eliminations and placement. When registering, each player must register individually. In the registration, put your partner's name. Participants can sign up alone and be paired with a partner upon arrival. Prizes will be awarded to the top team. All equipment is provided by the YMCA.
Fall Guys Tournament
June 29 • NOON-3:00 PM
Ages 8-18
Come join us for the first-ever Fall Guys Tournament at the Neenah-Menasha YMCA. When registering, each player must register individually. Prizes will be awarded to the top team. All equipment is provided by the YMCA.
Duos Fortnite Tournament
July 6 • NOON-3:00 PM
Ages 8-18
Grab a friend and come compete in our first Fortnite tournament! Participants will be scored based on eliminations and placement. When registering, each player must register individually. In the registration, put your partner's name. Participants can sign up alone and be paired with a partner upon arrival. Prizes will be awarded to the top team. All equipment is provided by the YMCA.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
July 20 • 12:00 PM
Ages 8-18
The Super Smash Bros. tournament is hosted in the Neenah-Menasha YMCA Tech lab. This tournament will allow participants to put their skills to the test in competition against other players. Participants must bring their own Nintendo Switch, a copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, their charger, and joy-cons/controller.
Duos Fortnite Tournament
August 10 • NOON-3:00 PM
Ages 8-18
Grab a friend and come compete in our first Fortnite tournament! Participants will be scored based on eliminations and placement. When registering, each player must register individually. In the registration, put your partner's name. Participants can sign up alone and be paired with a partner upon arrival. Prizes will be awarded to the top team. All equipment is provided by the YMCA.
Apex Tournament
August 24 • NOON-3:00 PM
Ages 8-18
Put your skills to the test in our first Apex tournament at the Neenah-Menasha YMCA! Prizes will be awarded to the top player. All equipment is provided by the YMCA
CAMPS
Esports/Edge VR Camp
June 5, July 24, August 28
Ages 8-18
We will have a morning full of gaming, competitions, and fun in the Neenah-Menasha YMCA Tech Lab. In the afternoon, we will hop on a bus and go over to Edge VR in Green Bay. If you aren't familiar with Edge VR, they have top of the line virtual reality stations for the kids to use as well as a gaming arcade, Xbox room, and lounge area. Afterwards, we will bus back to the Y where kids will be picked up by 4:30PM. Participants should bring their own lunch. Sign up for 1 date, or all 3! Each day will provide a different experience for our participants.
Esports/Crunch Labs Experience
June 19, July 10, August 14
Ages 8-18
Participants in this camp will enjoy a morning full of gaming in the Tech Lab at the Neenah-Menasha YMCA. We will introduce participants to all that the Tech Lab has to offer and run tournaments for different games as requested. In the afternoon, participants will have the opportunity to learn about an engineering topic of the day through a program called Crunch Labs. They will work in small groups to build one of their toys that could include things like a boomerang car, disc launcher, rocket revolver and more! Participants should bring their own lunch.
Esports, Gym, & Swim Camp
July 29-August 2, August 5-9
Ages 8-18
Join us for an exciting week packed with games, Esports, swimming, and pure fun at Neenah-Menasha YMCA. Campers will have a week filled with a diverse range of activities, from engaging in gym games to immersing themselves in both leisurely and competitive gaming experiences in our state-of-the-art Tech Lab. They'll also have the opportunity to cool off and make a splash in our refreshing pools while enjoying quality time with their friends and some fun games and activities in our gyms! Come join us for an unforgettable week of camaraderie and excitement! Participants should bring their own lunch.
ABOUT ESPORTS
Join our Esports League (competitive video gaming), in which players ages 8-18 meet others with similar interests and compete to be the very best! Through the Y’s Esports program, youth and teens are pushed to develop the social, strategic and problem-solving skills necessary to grow into thriving adults all in a safe, moderated, and inclusive environment.
Contact Information:
David Herrmann
Sports & Recreation Director, Appleton YMCA
Sports & Recreation Director, Neenah-Menasha YMCA